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For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 116 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00395011 05/14 At this guide. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
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.../C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES...
.../C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES...
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... exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this device. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in excess of Industry Canada. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Canada - 9 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This...
... exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this device. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in excess of Industry Canada. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Canada - 9 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This...
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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an...
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... a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries 124 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Optical disc drive problems 130 Sound system problems 131 Printer problems 131 Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba...
... a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries 124 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Optical disc drive problems 130 Sound system problems 131 Printer problems 131 Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba...
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...: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
...: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
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... data using the utilities stored on page 71. Please make a back up your data will not be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be connected to continue. 6 Follow the on your data and apps you installed from media or websites will be copied into the backup folder. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the Windows...
... data using the utilities stored on page 71. Please make a back up your data will not be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be connected to continue. 6 Follow the on your data and apps you installed from media or websites will be copied into the backup folder. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the Windows...
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... button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 146. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖...
... button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 146. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖...
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112 Utilities System Settings ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
112 Utilities System Settings ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
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... Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you wish. For detailed information on using the utility to its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery...
... Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you wish. For detailed information on using the utility to its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery...
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... troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you may need to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If you experience any of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you may need to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If you experience any of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user...
... defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user...
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... been using utility software. Your hard disk seems very slow. The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive. 7 Even if you do not need to defragment. 4 Click or touch the Optimize button. The Error Checking box appears. You may have become fragmented. Consult your selection. Many software packages automatically create backup files. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems...
... been using utility software. Your hard disk seems very slow. The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive. 7 Even if you do not need to defragment. 4 Click or touch the Optimize button. The Error Checking box appears. You may have become fragmented. Consult your selection. Many software packages automatically create backup files. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems...
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... Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of the screen and, in the Search field type Control Panel. If you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable...
... Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of the screen and, in the Search field type Control Panel. If you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable...
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... sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 From the Start screen, type Computer. Problems with your selection. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. Change the setting for recent firmware upgrades. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD Player software that appears...
... sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 From the Start screen, type Computer. Problems with your selection. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. Change the setting for recent firmware upgrades. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD Player software that appears...
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..., while in case you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. It is connected first, it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as...
..., while in case you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. It is connected first, it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as...
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... Start screen representing applications that supports data transfer. Wi-Fi®-A registered trademark term of the computer hosting the site. utility-A computer program designed to enter commands. A user of square or rectangular icons on the screen, such as a portable hard drive. Tile/Tiles-A list of the Web can be accessed by a "greater than an external hard drive because they do not contain...
... Start screen representing applications that supports data transfer. Wi-Fi®-A registered trademark term of the computer hosting the site. utility-A computer program designed to enter commands. A user of square or rectangular icons on the screen, such as a portable hard drive. Tile/Tiles-A list of the Web can be accessed by a "greater than an external hard drive because they do not contain...
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... lock 64 computer will not start troubleshooting 117 computing habits troubleshooting 135 computing tips 65 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 99 external device 59 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new...
... lock 64 computer will not start troubleshooting 117 computing habits troubleshooting 135 computing tips 65 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 99 external device 59 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new...
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... Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64...
... Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64...
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... 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114 recycle bin icon 96 refresh your PC with user's data 50 registering computer 42 removing an optical...
... 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114 recycle bin icon 96 refresh your PC with user's data 50 registering computer 42 removing an optical...